Comparison

Himatch vs ES File Explorer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Himatch

Manage files on a dual-connector USB drive for your computer and iOS devices. Browse, transfer, and back up data like photos and contacts directly from your phone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Browse files on USB drive
  • Browse files within the app
  • Transfer files between USB and app
  • Backup iOS photos to USB
  • Backup and restore iOS contacts
  • Independent music/movie playback
Features
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Himatch is a USB drive with 2 connectors: 1, USB3.0 A, to connect to Mac or PC. In this way, Himatch acts as a general USB drive. Users can manager files in it, copy, cut, past or delete, ect. Users can also browse files in it directly, including preview documents, playback music and movies. 2, Apple lightning connector, to connect to iOS device with lightning connector. With this app, Himatch, users can manager files in it, copy, cut, past or delete, ect. Users can also browse files in it directly, including preview documents such as .txt, .doc, .pdf, playback music and movies. Himatch is the App of the Himatch drive, it supports the following features: * Browse files in the Himatch. * Browse files in the app. * Transfer files between the Himatch and the app. * Backup photo in the iOS device to Himatch. * Backup and restore the contacts in the iOS device. * Independent music and movie playback.

About

ES File Explorer

Manage local and network files with this comprehensive tool. It offers file transfer, compression, built-in media players, cloud storage integration, and editing capabilities for various document and code formats.

Highlights
  • File management and sorting
  • WiFi and face-to-face file transfer
  • ZIP, RAR, 7Z compression/decompression
  • Built-in audio/video player
  • Cloud storage aggregation
  • Remote service access (SMB, FTP, WebDAV)
  • PDF and code editor
Features
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ES File Explorer is a local and network file management tool that can help you manage files easily. 【The main function】 -File management You can create new directories, rename, move, delete files, etc. Support file sorting by name, date, size The iPad version supports features such as split screen, picture-in-picture, and drag-and-drop operations between apps - file transfer WiFi transmission function: support the transfer of files between the mobile terminal and the computer terminal Face-to-face fast transfer function: support for transferring files between mobile phones -Compress and decompress Support the compression and decompression of ZIP, RAR, 7Z format files Support Chinese password -Built-in audio and video player Support functions: double-speed playback (0.5~2.0), background playback, small window playback, etc. Can directly play audio and video resources in the network disk, local area, and local area network -Netdisk aggregation No need to download, you can access and use the files in the network disk Support simultaneous login with multiple accounts on the same network disk Support mainstream network disks such as Baidu network disk, google drive, OneDrive, dropbox, etc. -Remote service access: SMB, FTP, WebDAV -Built-in PDF editor Support PDF file browsing PDF file editing: supports highlight, underline, strikethrough, pen and other functions -Built-in novel reader Support TXT, EPUB format, continuous optimization -Built-in code editor Supports browsing and editing of 47 code formats such as json, js, log, java, php, swift, xml, net, etc. Support code theme switching, font size adjustment, encoding format adjustment -Other functions Automatic backup function: support incremental backup of system albums and ES local files to Baidu network disk, SMB, FTP, WebDAV Recycle bin function: support ES local files to be temporarily stored in the ES recycle bin after deletion to prevent file loss Browser: Support web browsing Application lock: protect user privacy and safety ES PRO - When you purchase ES PRO, you will Unlock all premium features. - ES PRO is billed monthly or annually at the rate corresponding to the selected plan. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - According to the Apple Store policy, your subscription will be automatically renewed after the free trial ends. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of current period. - Your account will be charged according to your plan for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase. Terms of Service: http://esfile.do-global.com/h5/user_manual.html Privacy Policy: http://www.estrongs.com/privacyStatement/en/index.htm Email: esfileexplorerfeedback@outlook.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialESFileExplorer/ YouTube: https://goo.gl/YVXXV3

Screenshots

Himatch4 screens
ES File Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ES File Explorer at 64% against Himatch's 0%. ES File Explorer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (15K vs 5). Himatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ES File Explorer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Himatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ES File Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ES File Explorer has 15K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Himatch's written reviews are positive against 64% of ES File Explorer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Himatch versus ES File Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHimatchES File Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings)4.6 (15K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews63.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings515K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB263 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShenzhen Feitianxia Technology Co, Ltd.Beijing Xiaoxiong Bowang Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Himatch

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ES File Explorer

All ratings15,195 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews1,153 reviews
Positive63.7%
Neutral8.8%
Negative27.5%

Bugs and requests

Himatch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ES File Explorer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Deleted all user files after update
  • Unable to connect to SMB servers
  • Video playback issues with certain file types
  • Inconsistent behavior when using VPN

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved file compression tools
  • More customization options
  • Better integration with Apple ecosystem
  • Enhanced audio/video playback controls

In-app purchases

None

Himatch

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

ES File Explorer

Subscriptions4
  • ES Pro(1 month)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • ES Pro(1 month)$6.991 Month
  • ES Pro(1 year)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • ES Pro(1 year)$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • ES remove ads$1.99
  • ES lifetime vip$4.99
  • ES lifetime vip$6.99

Questions

Is Himatch free?
Himatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ES File Explorer free?
ES File Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Himatch or ES File Explorer?
ES File Explorer is rated higher. Himatch averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ES File Explorer averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.
Do Himatch or ES File Explorer have ads?
Neither Himatch nor ES File Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Himatch or ES File Explorer?
Himatch ships an update every 3 weeks, and ES File Explorer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Himatch was updated on September 21, 2026 and ES File Explorer on October 16, 2026.

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